Expressing Past Experience
S + V + 过 + (O)Use verb + 过 to talk about an action that has happened at least once in the past, usually emphasizing the experience. Often used with time words such as 以前 (before).
我听过这个事。
I’ve heard about this before.
你知道这个地方吗?我去过。
Do you know this place? I have been there.